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JAPANESE MURATA TYPE 18 RIFLE (MODEL OF 1885)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
JAPANESE MURATA TYPE 18 RIFLE (MODEL OF 1885)
SERIAL NUMBER 130131 BARREL 31- 1/4" CALIBER 11MMX60R MANUFACTURED CIRC A 1885. Produced by Tokyo Arsenal on tooling supplied by Winchester. Improved variation of the model 1880 with the addition of the extractor and gas ports. One piece wood stock with 2 barrel bands. Blue finished with single shot bolt action design. Based on the French Gras system. Slide adjustable rear sight with fixed front sight. Comes with original brass muzzle cover. CONDITION, Very fine with excellent bright bore. Retains over 90% blue finish. Stock has been lightly cleaned with additional finish added. Action operates properly. Base rifle is matching with exception of bolt. These rifles are rarely ever found in such fine condition. ANTIQUE